Experience the genre-defining musical theatre classic, Oklahoma!, at the Sullivan Theater, June 13th - 29th. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration of its kind, based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma! recounts stories of love and community in an ever-changing world. With exciting choreography and iconic songs like "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "People Will Say We're in Love," and the show-stopping title number, "Oklahoma!," you don't want to miss this show!

Experience the genre-defining musical theatre classic, Oklahoma!, at the Sullivan Theater, June 13th - 29th. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration of its kind, based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma! recounts stories of love and community in an ever-changing world. With exciting choreography and iconic songs like "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "People Will Say We're in Love," and the show-stopping title number, "Oklahoma!," you don't want to miss this show!

Finish constructing your cardboard chair design with Nick and Damien and add your design to the gallery’s final exhibition. Free and open to all.

Red Stick Dance Project is an open-level, adult dance class for newbie beginners, dabblers, and experienced dancers alike. It’s where musicians, CPAs, designers, moms, dads, great aunties, landscapers, firemen (you name it!) leave it all on the dance floor! Starting with a gentle but thorough warm-up, you’ll learn a short, choreographed routine using multiple jazz styles like theater, street, Latin, heels, lyrical, and more. Red Stick Dance Project is a place to feel safe, free, courageous, welcomed, moved and grooved! Come sweat, laugh, cry, reconnect with the ART that is your own awesome body, and make friends for life at RSDP.

Class is $10 at the door for ages 18+

Experience the genre-defining musical theatre classic, Oklahoma!, at the Sullivan Theater, June 13th - 29th. Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration of its kind, based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs, Oklahoma! recounts stories of love and community in an ever-changing world. With exciting choreography and iconic songs like "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "People Will Say We're in Love," and the show-stopping title number, "Oklahoma!," you don't want to miss this show!

Adults only open make session – Saw cardboard, build furniture, mend and repair, or design a project over drinks and light refreshments.

Design and prototype a cardboard chair design with Nick and Damien. Both artists will take inspiration from this session to build a collaborative chair together for the closing exhibition reception.

Free and open to all.

Renowned, multi-talented, Ronnie Collins & His Southwest Louisiana Band will be performing the 2nd weekend of the Treasures of Pointe Coupee Art Exhibit. Come see Ronnie’s Art in the exhibit and stay for his performance!

Reflect on home and explore memory at this relaxed zine making workshop.

Free and open to all.

Red Stick Dance Project is an open-level, adult dance class for newbie beginners, dabblers, and experienced dancers alike. It’s where musicians, CPAs, designers, moms, dads, great aunties, landscapers, firemen (you name it!) leave it all on the dance floor! Starting with a gentle but thorough warm-up, you’ll learn a short, choreographed routine using multiple jazz styles like theater, street, Latin, heels, lyrical, and more. Red Stick Dance Project is a place to feel safe, free, courageous, welcomed, moved and grooved! Come sweat, laugh, cry, reconnect with the ART that is your own awesome body, and make friends for life at RSDP.

Class is $10 at the door for ages 18+

Need Mother's Day or Graduation gifts? Shop small, local and handmade with over 40 talented artists.

You’ll find:

🎨 Ceramics, paintings, and woodwork

🧵 Textiles and handcrafted jewelry

🕯 Hand-poured candles, artisanal soaps, and more!

Treat yourself or find the perfect gift—all at this outdoor market, happening the first Saturday of every month!

Family Build Night: Box Fort Building with Nick

Families and friends are invited to this free-build as our life-size fort begins to take shape. Test out our chomp saw and cardboard construction zone. Free and open to all.

The 2025 Open Experimental Studio is supported by the Charles Lamar Family Foundation. 

Each month at BRG is kicked off with a ‘First Wednesday’ Opening Reception introducing the latest exciting work by local and regional artists. With a roster of more than 70 of the region’s best emerging and established visual artists, nearly every monthly exhibition the gallery gives visitors a unique and diverse look at local art of all different media.

First Wednesday receptions are always accompanied with live music performances by Baton Rouge's talented local musicians and a spread of complimentary refreshments. Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, every 'First Wednesday' Opening is open to the public, free of charge.

Design, construct, sketch, and mend as we kick off our four-week open experimental studio residencies. Free and open to all.

1:00-2:00 – Open Make Session

2:00-3:00 – Sculpture Challenge

3:00-3:30 – 15-Minute Artist Talks

3:30-5 – Open Make Session

The 2025 Open Experimental Studio is supported by the Charles Lamar Family Foundation. 

Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights this month upstairs at The Smiling Dog featuring ISSY Live Band.

Practice your French while touring of some of Baton Rouge's treasured historic homes and museums. Led by Fulbright Scholar and co-author of "Parcours Louisianais" Dr. Margaret Marshall, you'll see the LSU Rural Life Museum, Magnolia Mound Museum and Historic Site, the Louisiana Capitol, and the murals of Angela Gregory at the Watermark Hotel.

This immersive and interactive workshop includes tours about Louisiana's art, architecture, and history to build conversation skills in French!

Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights this month upstairs at The Smiling Dog featuring Lance Woolie Duo.

Treasures of Pointe Coupee is a six day community exhibit of two and three dimensional artwork. Treasures includes the Treasures and Petite Gallerie exhibits, workshops for children and adults, conversations with an artist, Saturday art markets, and a Treasure hunt. Treasures has something for everyone!

The Treasures of Pointe Coupee Art Exhibit celebrates and showcases local and regional artists and offers an exceptional art experience to the public at large. A “Best in Show” and other ribbons are awarded. The exhibit opens with a reception for participating artists and the community. It continues for two weekends with additional arts-related activities including Art Workshops, Arts Market, Conversations with Artists, Treasure Hunt, and Petite Gallerie exhibit. Details of these activities are publicized closer to the time of the exhibit. The exhibit takes place at The Poydras Center, 500 W. Main Street, in New Roads, Louisiana, during the first two weekends in June.

Your spice rack holds more than just flavor—it holds the key to better health! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the natural healing magic of common kitchen herbs you likely already have at home. From soothing chamomile to invigorating ginger, we’ll explore how these everyday ingredients can support digestion, immunity, and relaxation. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to use these herbs in teas, infusions, and daily meals. No prior herbal knowledge needed—just come ready to discover the hidden medicine in your pantry!

Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights this month upstairs at The Smiling Dog featuring DJ Caecus.

Immerse yourself in a captivating True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre - a national sensation since our Los Angeles opening in 2004! Surrender to an evening brimming with suspense, laughter, and spontaneous moments that are genuinely one-of-a-kind.

Say goodbye to predictable, scripted performances and hello to a dynamic, interactive experience that shatters the traditional mold of Mystery Dinner Theatre. Our stage is not confined to a platform in front of the room - it's the entire space, and you're not just a spectator - you're a potential part of the show!

As the night unfurls, you'll question the line between reality and performance. Is it scripted, or is it real? Only one way to find out. Step into the unpredictable world of our True Crime Mystery Dinner Theatre with The Dinner Detective and become a part of the story that's still being written. Will YOU be the one to solve the mystery?

Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights this month upstairs at The Smiling Dog featuring Funbox karaoke.

The exhibition tells the story of some of the most impactful minds of our generation, how their eloquent yet powerful voices were deemed a threat, but created a new generation of artists, social justice advocates, and thinkers. Come experience the complexities of personal identity at the must-see art experience of 2025.

Join us for an unforgettable night of jazz! The Alvin Batiste Jazz Society proudly presents George Bell with Mike Esneault, Harry Anderson, and Jonathan Grimes live at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center on May 21st. Immerse yourself in an evening of soulful melodies and dynamic performances celebrating the rich tradition of jazz.

About George Bell: A renowned jazz vocalist and bandleader, George Bell is known for his smooth vocals and charismatic stage presence. Blending classic jazz with his unique style, he has captivated audiences across the region, bringing timeless standards to life with passion and energy. Don’t miss this incredible performance!

Breathe, stretch, and unwind with Yoga on the Terrace led by Krystal Norris-Landry of Krystalight Yoga. Join us Sunday, May 18 for an open-air flow designed to promote healing, relaxation, and overall well-being.

Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights this month upstairs at The Smiling Dog featuring Drag Queen Battle of the Pop Stars.

Alex Jacobs’ “The Free Pages Project” places sculptural libraries in public spaces to provide access to banned books and promote intellectual freedom through art. Concurrently, Chase Romero’s All But Mud & Memories addresses the inevitability of erosion through the lens of personal memories from locals and visitors of New Orleans’ neighboring parish, Algiers Point.

These two exhibitions will be on view May 10–17 with a reception scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 6–8 p.m.

Spend the afternoon bonding and styling at our “Mommy and Me” Cosmetology Workshop with Dana Hayes on Saturday, May 17. Designed for mothers, mother figures and kids ages 7 to 13, this fun and educational session will cover hair care basics, creative styling, and self-care routines to boost confidence and connection.

Family Fun, Food, Music, Vendor Village, Cooking Contest and a Pioneer Award Recipient. Free to the Public. Featuring Gospel, Christian, R&B and Soul Music from the regional area. Performers to date include Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor, the Listening Room All-Stars and the LA Groove Band.